NEW DELHI: India and China have reached a mutual consensus to disengage in the Eastern Ladakh sector, Indian media reported on Tuesday.

According to sources cited by news agencies, the modalities for disengagement from all friction areas in Eastern Ladakh were discussed and will be taken forward by both sides.

“The Corps Commander level talks between India and China on 22 June 2020 were held at Moldo in a cordial, positive and constructive atmosphere. There was a mutual consensus to disengage. Modalities for disengagement from all friction areas in Eastern Ladakh were discussed and will be taken forward by both sides,” the Army said.

The meeting had started at around 11:30 AM yesterday at Moldo on the Chinese side of Line of Actual Control (LAC) opposite Chushul to defuse the tensions in the Eastern Ladakh sector due to the Chinese military build-up, DNA said quoting sources.

Last week, as many as 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in the face-off in the Galwan Valley after an attempt by the Chinese troops to unilaterally change the status quo during the de-escalation in eastern Ladakh.

(With inputs from agencies)